2001 KIA Rio

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2001 KIA Rio

Recall Date Component Summary
2005-04-20 WHEELS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

2004-04-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES.

THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

2003-09-24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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7 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2001 KIA Rio

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Date Component  
2011-08-17 seats & seat belts
2011-05-12 exhaust/emission
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 wheel/axle
2011-05-12 accessories (cd/tape, radio, navigation system, etc)
2011-05-12 accessories (cd/tape, radio, navigation system, etc)
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

230 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2001 KIA Rio

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Date Component  
2005-09-06 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10137745
2004-04-09 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
ODI Number: 10066968
2007-07-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10196659
2004-12-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10101902
2003-11-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10048103
2017-01-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10945096
2013-11-28 ENGINE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10554083
2013-09-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10545123
2012-08-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STEERING | TIRES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10471283
2012-07-29 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10468136
2011-08-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10419394
2011-06-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10406167
2011-03-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10392541
2010-08-24 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10351438
2009-08-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10280212
2008-11-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10247514
2008-09-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10240930
2008-06-24 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ODI Number: 10232137
2008-04-23 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10225442
2008-01-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10216287
2007-09-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10203567
2007-07-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10196659
2007-06-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10194746
2007-04-24 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10188685
2007-03-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10184148
2007-02-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10182684
2007-02-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | VISIBILITY | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10182186
2007-02-12 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10182316
2006-12-08 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10175594
2006-11-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10174560
2006-10-28 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10172039
2006-09-14 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10168261
2006-04-24 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10155956
2006-04-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10154732
2006-03-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10152021
2005-12-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10146313
2005-12-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10144508
2005-11-08 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10142046
2005-11-10 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10142405
2005-09-06 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10137745
2005-09-06 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10135448
2005-09-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEM
ODI Number: 10136333
2005-09-14 AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10136440
2005-10-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10136024
2005-07-25 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10130239
2005-08-05 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10131708
2005-07-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10130496
2005-07-08 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10128139
2005-07-19 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10129302
2005-06-17 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10125619
2005-06-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 10126573
2005-05-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10120573
2005-05-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10120895
2005-05-02 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
ODI Number: 10119389
2005-03-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10113233
2005-02-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10113094
2005-01-26 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10108988
2005-02-10 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10110281
2004-12-26 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10104523
2004-11-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10101362
2004-12-01 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10101908
2004-12-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10101902
2004-11-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10101320
2004-11-23 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10101579
2004-11-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10101829
2004-12-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10104201
2004-11-15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10099983
2004-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10096996
2004-10-14 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | TIRES
ODI Number: 10097276
2004-10-05 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 10095094
2004-09-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10092644
2004-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10092916
2004-09-14 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10090953
2004-09-28 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10087704
2004-09-04 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10090438
2004-08-27 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 10089854
2004-08-05 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
ODI Number: 10087318
2004-08-04 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10087188
2004-07-23 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10082502
2004-07-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10083793
2004-07-23 AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10083762
2004-08-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10086579
2004-07-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10083897
2004-07-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10082212
2004-06-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10079690
2004-06-22 WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
ODI Number: 10079677
2004-09-14 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10079626
2004-06-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10080154
2004-06-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10075526
2004-06-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10078899
2004-04-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10071869
2004-05-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10074141
2004-07-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10074036
2004-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10073720
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10068920
2004-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10067386
2004-04-09 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
ODI Number: 10066968
2004-04-20 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10067536
2004-04-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10063028
2004-02-26 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10059064
2004-02-23 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10059628
2004-02-18 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10058398
2004-01-06 WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
ODI Number: 10053443
2003-12-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10052113
2003-12-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10051361
2004-01-09 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10052737
2003-11-28 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10048787
2003-11-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10048103
2003-11-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10047747
2003-10-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10044704
2003-12-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10042821
2003-10-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10043570
2003-08-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10036949
2003-09-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10038554
2003-09-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10037103
2003-09-17 WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
ODI Number: 10040164
2003-08-21 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10033244
2003-08-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 10033235
2003-07-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10032483
2003-07-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10029198
2003-08-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10030839
2003-06-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10022815
2003-06-10 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10022802
2003-06-09 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10021287
2003-06-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10022529
2003-05-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10019761
2003-06-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10022292
2003-05-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10019969
2003-05-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10019539
2003-04-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | STEERING
ODI Number: 10014373
2003-04-28 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10016604
2003-03-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10011299
2003-02-25 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10009246
2003-07-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10011120
2003-03-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10011104
2002-10-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10007455
2003-02-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10005277
2001-01-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10006354
2003-01-30 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10004979
2001-03-03 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10006519
2003-01-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10002269
2003-01-02 TIRES
ODI Number: 10001872
2003-01-21 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10004270
2002-11-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8023329
2002-11-05 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8022177
2002-11-21 WHEELS
ODI Number: 8023149
2001-08-21 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 9003606
2002-12-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8024066
2002-09-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8019253
2002-09-06 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8018067
2002-09-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8019590
2002-08-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8016512
2002-09-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8019903
2002-09-23 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 8019171
2002-08-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8016807
2002-10-16 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8020912
2002-09-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND L
ODI Number: 8019323
2002-08-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 8015557
2002-09-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8018112
2002-09-06 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 8018110
2002-06-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8012895
2002-07-09 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8013485
2002-05-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 8010156
2002-07-01 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 8013056
2002-06-26 TIRES
ODI Number: 8012666
2002-06-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8012984
2002-06-25 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8012578
2002-02-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:
ODI Number: 8003958
2002-02-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 8003953
2002-04-15 SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8007655
2002-04-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8007654
2002-03-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8005530
2002-03-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 8005190
2002-03-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8005188
2002-03-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8005187
2002-03-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8004856
2002-03-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8005507
2002-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 8008289
2002-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ODI Number: 8008287
2002-04-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 8008286
2002-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 8008284
2002-03-27 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 8006477
2002-01-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 8002601
2002-02-05 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8003559
2002-01-11 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 8002066
2002-01-31 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 8003312
2003-02-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10007200
2002-12-23 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10001400
2005-03-23 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10115700
2005-08-18 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 10133400
2001-12-06 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 899955
2001-07-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 892869
2001-08-28 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 895345
2001-07-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 892413
2001-08-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 895635
2001-09-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 896013
2001-08-23 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 895096
2001-06-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 890696
2001-04-26 AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 886840
2001-06-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 890530
2001-05-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 887871
2001-05-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 887531
2001-03-22 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 883798
2001-04-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 885627
2001-03-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 882130
2001-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 879548
2000-10-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 873703
2000-10-18 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 873268
2002-11-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 769905
2002-09-21 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 767540
2002-10-03 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 768043
2002-08-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 765314
2002-04-11 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 760576
2002-03-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 759563
2002-02-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 758613
2001-12-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 756167
2001-12-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 755850
2001-09-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 752265
2001-07-06 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 747959
2001-06-04 TIRES
ODI Number: 746408
2001-05-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 745197
2001-03-21 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 742829
2001-09-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 742172
2001-01-25 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 739913
2001-10-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 563585
2001-10-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 563585
2001-04-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 560827
2001-02-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 559712
2000-10-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 555997
2000-10-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 555997
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17 Investigations for 2001 KIA Rio

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2003-08-28 2004-04-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2003-04-15 2003-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
2002-02-12 2002-07-02 AIR BAGS
2004-07-22 2005-04-28 WHEELS
2003-04-15 2003-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003-04-15 2003-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
2003-04-15 2003-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2004-07-22 2005-04-28 WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
2004-03-24 2004-07-22 WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
2003-04-15 2003-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2002-07-02 2003-07-02 AIR BAGS
2004-03-24 2004-07-22 WHEELS
2003-08-28 2004-04-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2003-08-28 2004-04-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003-08-28 2004-04-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2003-04-15 2003-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2003-08-28 2004-04-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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27 Service Alerts for 2001 KIA Rio

Date Description
2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-13 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-13 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-03-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

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2001-12-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

A LOGIC CHANGE IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT

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2016-11-04 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB

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2017-01-18 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-01-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005-01-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT

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2005-06-01 200000 WHEELS

STEEL WHEEL REPLACEMENT. SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE STEEL WHEELS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER LONG-TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. *TT

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2004-01-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-01-30 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC034 TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). VEHICLES EXPERIENCING STALLING DURING IDLING OR AT NEAR STOPPING CONDITIONS. LETTERS TO KIA SERVICE MANAGERS, DEALERS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SHEET. *TT

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2004-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS REVISED BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT

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2005-01-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT

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2004-04-13 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

PENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT

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2004-01-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

VACUUM LEAK AFTER TSB SC036. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT

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2007-12-01 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

RIO (BC) ENGINE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS — WHAT TO CHECK — CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) TONE RING. *NJ

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2000-12-01 200000 WHEELS

SUBJECT REGARDING 14 INCH ALLOY WHEEL OPTION. *TT

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2000-10-01 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A REVISED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE ON SOME MODELS. *TT

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2000-11-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

A LOGIC CHANGE IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT

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2008-08-28 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2008-08-28 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2008-08-28 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001 KIA Rio

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